17 h. ago ‘Fermented in the gut’: scientists uncover clues about kopi luwak coffee’s unique taste

Study reveals ingredients of beans passed through civets’ digestive system that makes hot drink beloved by HollywoodIt is a coffee beloved by Hollywood and influencers – now researchers say they have found an ingredient that might help explain the unique flavour of kopi luwak.Also known as civet coffee, kopi luwak is produced from coffee beans that have passed through the digestive system of the Asian common palm civet. The resulting product is not only rare, but very expensive – costing about £130 for 500g. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Clever kids live LONGER! Scientists uncover a genetic link between childhood intelligence and life expectancy

It's a puzzle that's plagued scientists for years - why do smarter children tend to live longer? Now, experts have uncovered a vital clue behind the mysterious phenomenon.

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3 d. ago The age men's sperm starts to 'go bad': Scientists uncover when mutations surge

UK scientists have discovered that delaying fatherhood could carry its own consequences, by unknowingly passing on multiple harmful mutations to children.

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8 d. ago Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised

Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are reshaping them.Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are reshaping them.As storm-chasing seabirds, Desertas petrels seek out hurricanes that draw deep-sea creatures to the surface. Only about 200 pairs remain, although the population is stable. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Daily step count could lower risk of death with less than 10,000

Scientists have uncovered the exact number of steps needed per day to decrease the risk of mortality and cardiovascular issues

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1 week ago Scientists uncover exact amount of daily steps that improves health and it’s lower than 10,000

A new study has found that just 2,200 steps per day could improve health, but it didn’t have the most optimal results for every lifestyle

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3 w. ago Scientists uncover potential CURE for epilepsy as AI detects tiny brain lesions in children with the condition

A new artificial intelligence tool that can detect tiny brain lesions that cause epilepsy in children could help speed up diagnoses, paving the way for a potential cure  experts revealed today.

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3 w. ago Tea, coffee and water linked to longer life but too much can raise cardiovascular risk

Scientists have uncovered the exact amount of these three drinks people should be having each day to extend their life

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3 w. ago Scientists uncover key to healthy ageing from world’s oldest person

Maria Branyas Morera’s lifestyle and biological genes were studied to figure out how she managed to live to 117

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